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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...119 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...121 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...126 On Handling Memory Stick Media...127 On Handling the Hard Disk ...128 On Updating Your Computer ...129... Troubleshooting ...130 Computer ...132 System Security ...138 Battery...139 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...141 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...150 Optical Discs ...154 Display ...159 Printing ...164 Microphone ...
...Computer...119 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...121 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...126 On Handling Memory Stick Media...127 On Handling the Hard Disk ...128 On Updating Your Computer ...129... Troubleshooting ...130 Computer ...132 System Security ...138 Battery...139 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...141 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...150 Optical Discs ...154 Display ...159 Printing ...164 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
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... is in use. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates ... Hibernate mode or turned off. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is on. Indicator Power...
... is in use. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates ... Hibernate mode or turned off. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in the VAIO Smart Network window. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is on. Indicator Power...
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... (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... computer. To select your first battery charge. Removed. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Completely out of the following states: - Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery.... n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the charge indicator turns off. Charge...
... computer. To select your first battery charge. Removed. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Completely out of the following states: - Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery.... n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the charge indicator turns off. Charge...
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... data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery level falls below 10%, you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to ...AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently. Going back to charge while you should save your computer is low. To avoid loss ...
... data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery level falls below 10%, you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to ...AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently. Going back to charge while you should save your computer is low. To avoid loss ...
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... charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and...
... charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the...on your software. ❑ Only use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular discs. Use of the power saving...
... Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the...on your software. ❑ Only use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular discs. Use of the power saving...
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...on in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as... the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes...
...on in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as... the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes...
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... power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it... out of time while it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
... power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it... out of time while it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
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...its power indicator light turns off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode... ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off. This power...
...its power indicator light turns off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode... ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off. This power...
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... Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to... change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 107 N ...
... Options. 2 Select your requirements for power consumption. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to... change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 107 N ...
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... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Failure to do...carpeted area, and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of ...
... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Failure to do...carpeted area, and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of ...
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n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.